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According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the rate of serious birth complications in the United States rose from 101 per 10,000 delivery hospitalizations to 147 per 10,000 between 2006 and 2015, and the rates of acute kidney failure, shock, mechanical ventilation use, and sepsis at delivery more than doubled during the same…
Investigators analyzed data concerning nearly 42,500 doctors from around the world and found that physicians who were overworked or overstressed were 1.9 times more likely to have a patient safety incident, such as a medication error or a miscommunication about treatment that placed the patient at risk. Furthermore, these doctors were 2.3 times more likely…
Lawnmower injuries can range from cuts and burns to broken bones and amputations. The American Society for Surgery of the Hand recommends the following to help stay safe when operating a mower: read the mower’s manual before use; make sure to keep the mower in good working order with sharp blades, and make sure the…
No matter if you work at a desk or operate heavy machinery, back pain can make it difficult to perform your job. To help avoid back pain at work, experts at the Mayo Clinic recommend the following: maintain good posture; when lifting heavy objects, lift with your legs, use your core muscles, and avoid twisting;…
Among a group of over 137,000 middle-aged and older women, researchers identified an association between walking and a lower risk for developing heart failure. Heart Failure, September 2018
According to a new study, taking fish oil supplements during pregnancy can lead to healthier growth in the first six years of a child’s life. In the study, researchers monitored 736 women who took either fish oil or olive oil supplements in the third trimester of their pregnancy until one week after giving birth. They…
In this study, researchers analyzed data concerning nearly 47,000 elderly adults with no history of heart disease and found that statins were not associated with a reduced risk of heart disease or death from any cause in healthy people in this age group. BMJ, September 2018
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult, and it is a leading cause of death in the United States. Among a group of 556 COPD patients, researchers found that more than half (57.2%) suffered from depression, which previous research has associated with both reduced quality of life and…
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that children who have a positive, healthy relationship with their parents are better able to handle challenges such as family instability, parental stress, or depression. To improve parent-child bonding, the NIH recommends the following: reward and praise your child for good behavior; give your child chores and offer…
Among a group of 271 recreational golfers, researchers found that 45% suffered from mechanical lower back pain (MLBP) and 23% had sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD). Further analysis showed that nearly 96% of the golfers with SIJD also had MLBP. The findings suggest that doctors should evaluate the sacroiliac joint in golfers with low back pain…